In a shock move for the Church of England, a female Archbishop of Canterbury is appointed. What happens when the stained glass ceiling is shattered?

'If you read only one novel this year make it Archbishop. It has intrigue, social comment, complex characters and a plot that builds through the use of flashbacks. . . One not to miss.' Amy Boucher Pye, Premier Christianity Magazine, author of Finding Myself in Britain

'Enthralling and inspiring. I enjoyed reading this well planned and thought-provoking book. It was fascinating, well researched and pertinent. The characters were believable.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Gripping from start to finish. Probably the best fiction I've read in a very long time.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'. . . a terrific read, with an extraordinary protagonist. Highly recommend.' Kate Nicholas, author of Sea Changed and To the Ocean Floor.

'One of the best books I have ever read. Really hard to put down many a late night spent trying to finish the chapter.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

First published in 2014 and set in an imagined future when Vicky Burnham Woods becomes the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, Michele Guinness' fictional thriller is as relevant today as it was ten years ago. The Church of England is still, or perhaps more than ever, in turmoil, with many major issues waiting to be addressed, and unity in a parlous state.

The new archbishop is as committed as her fictional counterpart to bringing the church back into the heart of community and cultural life, to fighting for social justice and welfare reform. Can she, as Archbishop Vicky tries to do, make a real difference? Only time will tell how close their stories are.

Archbishop is a fascinating novel for our times, an exploration of the conflicting forces that drive the institutional church, it's full of intrigue, insight and a gripping read.